2026-10-30 from hospitalnews.com/

Canada’s proposed Safe Social Media Act, which aims to protect children, should be passed, according to an Analysis article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The article also identifies several factors the country should consider.

Currently before parliament, Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, aims to protect the physical and mental health of children in Canada while balancing their ability to access, connect through, and learn from digital platforms. If passed, the Safe Social Media Act will form a framework for digital safety with rules for online services, such as social media platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, and other online services. The proposed act also includes the creation of the Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission of Canada, with investigation and enforcement powers.   

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